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AJ56 UBW

2006 Ford Fusion

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,979 mi
Last recorded147,979 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UBW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has some general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 138,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,296 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,205 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,643 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,628 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,587 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,316 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 67,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AJ56 UBW is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 UBW is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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